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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a williwaw?
(a) Wind.
(b) Rain coat.
(c) Sail.
(d) Bird.

2. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?
(a) Magellan.
(b) Bering.
(c) Black.
(d) Bombay.

3. Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow.
(a) Fuegian.
(b) Poison-tipped.
(c) Snipe.
(d) Brazilian.

4. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
(a) Beef.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Bread.
(d) Wine.

5. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?
(a) January 26.
(b) May 31.
(c) September 6.
(d) December 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Slocum born?

2. Slocum was pleased to be able to make an excursion to which major metropolitan city?

3. What adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?

4. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?

5. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.

2. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

3. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

4. Discuss some of the issues encountered by Slocum after leaving Buenos Aires.

5. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?

6. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

7. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.

8. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.

9. Explain the dilemma faced by Slocum when his boat was wrecked.

10. Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?

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